Rick Marini
Operator and investor with an M&A and private equity background (HBS alumnus) who co-led the purchase and financial strategy for Grindr.
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Oct 13, 2025 • 1h 23min
How two straight guys bought Grindr and made $2B
Rick Marini, an operator and investor with a background in M&A, and Jeff Bonforte, a seasoned leader in product and engineering, share their incredible journey of acquiring Grindr for $600M and flipping it for $2B in just two years. They discuss the unique challenges they faced, including cultural stigma affecting buyer interest. The pair reveal their key strategies for turning the company around, such as overhauling talent, prioritizing community trust, and innovative growth tactics, while also diving into investment themes like AI and crypto.
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Nov 14, 2016 • 34min
20VC: Rick Marini on Lessons Leant From Naval Ravikant, Why You Need To Make 30 Investments Before You Know What You Are Doing & Why You Have To Earn The Right To Good Dealflow
Rick Marini, serial entrepreneur and angel investor, shares his experience in early stage investing and the lessons he learned from Naval Ravikant. He discusses the value of pre-investment support and the need for making multiple investments before gaining expertise. He also addresses the issue of dilution in angel investing and the potential challenges of working with VCs and growth investors.
